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- the invention relates to flame simulating assemblies for use in electric or gas fireplaces and, in particular, to a static reflector.
- known flame simulating devices have been primarily directed to simulating flames arising from simulated burning fuel.
- the known devices may include a simulation of a burning ember bed forming part of the simulated burning fuel, or positioned below the simulated burning fuel.
- the simulated burning fuel and the simulated ember bed are intended to resemble burning logs or burning coal.
- the simulation of a burning ember bed can contribute significantly to the overall effect achieved by the flame simulating assembly.
- the invention provides a flame simulating assembly having a simulated fuel bed, a light source, and a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of the simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface so that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface.
- the flame simulating assembly also has a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed.
- the static reflector has an inner side disposed opposite an outer side. The inner side is disposed adjacent to the simulated fuel bed and has a static reflective surface thereon.
- the static reflective surface is positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
- the invention provides a flame simulating assembly having a simulated fuel bed and a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed.
- the simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed, which has at least one translucent portion.
- the flame simulating assembly also includes a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed, the static reflector having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side. The inner side is disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and has a static reflective surface thereon.
- the at least one translucent portion is positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, and the static reflective surface is positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
- the invention provides a flame simulating assembly having a simulated fuel bed and a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed.
- the simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed, which has at least one aperture.
- the flame simulating assembly also has a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed, the static reflector having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side. The inner side is disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and has a static reflective surface thereon.
- the at least one aperture is positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, and the static reflective surface is positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the front of a flame simulating assembly incorporating a preferred embodiment of the invention, including a static reflector and a screen;
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a section along line A-A of FIG. 2, drawn at a larger scale than FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is an isometric partly sectional view of the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1, drawn at a larger scale than FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the front of the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1, with the screen removed;
- FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the back of the static reflector of FIG. 1, drawn at a larger scale than FIG. 1;
- FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the front of the static reflector of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is a sectional side view, similar to FIG. 3, of another embodiment of a flame simulating assembly according to the invention.
- FIG. 8A is a sectional side view, similar to FIG. 3, of another embodiment of a flame simulating assembly according to the invention.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional side view, similar to FIG. 3, of another embodiment of a flame simulating assembly according to the invention.
- FIGS. 1 and 3 Reference is first made to FIGS. 1 and 3 to describe a preferred embodiment of a flame simulating assembly indicated generally by the numeral 10 and made in accordance with the invention.
- the flame simulating assembly 10 includes a housing 11 , a simulated fuel bed 12 , a light source 14 , and a screen 16 , and is connected to an electrical power source (not shown).
- the simulated fuel bed 12 , the light source 14 , and the screen are positioned within and fastened to the housing 11 .
- the function and structure of the screen 16 are as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,642,580, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the screen 16 has a partially reflective front surface 18 for reflecting an image of the simulated fuel bed 12 and for transmitting light from the light source 14 through the partially reflective front surface 18 so that an image of flames appears through the screen 16 , as will be described in more detail.
- a static reflector 22 is disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed 12 and has an inner side 24 disposed opposite an outer side 26 .
- the static reflector 22 has a mounting flange 27 through which fasteners (not shown) are placed, to position the static reflector 22 in the housing 11 .
- the shape of a preferred embodiment of the static reflector 22 can best be seen in FIGS. 6 and 7.
- the inner side 24 is disposed adjacent to the simulated fuel bed 12 and has a static reflective surface 28 thereon.
- the static reflective surface 28 is positioned for reflecting light from the light source 14 onto the simulated fuel bed 12 .
- the static reflector 22 is formed of a single piece of sheet metal of suitable thickness, shaped and cut accordingly.
- the shape of the static reflector 22 generally is such that, when the static reflector 22 is installed in the housing 11 , the mounting flange 27 is substantially horizontal, and the static reflective surface 28 is positioned for reflecting light from the light source 14 onto the simulated fuel bed 12 .
- the positioning of the static reflective surface 28 is determined relative to the simulated fuel bed 12 .
- the static reflective surface 28 is finished so that it is substantially reflective.
- the static reflective surface 28 is created by placing the adhesive side of a decal comprising an elongate strip of silvered mylar or other suitable plastic material on the appropriate part of the inner side 24 .
- the static reflective surface 28 can comprise stainless steel fastened to the inner side 24 , finished to enhance reflectivity, or a mirror.
- the static reflective surface 28 preferably extends substantially along the length of the static reflector 22 , along a lower region of the inner side 24 , disposed transversely to the mounting flange 27 .
- the outer side 26 of the static reflector 22 has a non-reflective finish, so as to resemble a grate which may be used in an actual fireplace in which wood or coal is burned.
- the static reflector 22 also preferably includes a plurality of prongs 29 , as can best be seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, disposed substantially parallel to each other, extending generally upwardly, and disposed substantially along the length of the static reflector 22 .
- the prongs 29 resemble prongs which typically would be found on a grate used in an actual fireplace.
- the simulated fuel bed 12 includes a simulated ember bed 30 and a simulated fuel element, comprising a plurality of simulated logs indicated generally by the numeral 32 as shown in FIGS. 1 - 5 and 8 . It can be seen in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 , and 8 that the simulated logs 32 are disposed above the simulated ember bed 30 . Although the simulated logs 32 resemble logs of wood, the simulated fuel element can, alternatively, resemble a plurality of lumps of coal (not shown).
- the simulated ember bed 30 preferably is a plastic shell which is vacuum formed and colored in accordance with the simulated fuel element.
- the simulated fuel element is a plurality of simulated logs 32 , as shown in FIGS. 1 - 5 and 8 , then the simulated ember bed 30 is accordingly shaped and colored to resemble burning logs and burning embers thereon forming a base of a fire in which the burning fuel is logs of wood.
- the simulated fuel element were simulated lumps of coal
- the simulated ember bed 30 would be accordingly shaped and colored to resemble a plurality of burning lumps of coal and burning embers thereon, forming the base of a coal fire.
- the static reflector 22 is positioned outside the simulated fuel bed 30 .
- the light source 14 is positioned below the simulated fuel bed.
- the simulated ember bed 30 includes a translucent portion 34 positioned in a path of light from the light source 14 to the static reflective surface 28 . Light from the light source 14 is permitted to pass through the translucent portion 34 to the static reflective surface 28 .
- the coloring of the translucent portion 34 can be orange or any other suitable color.
- the effect which is sought when light is reflected from the static reflective surface 28 onto the simulated fuel bed 12 has an impact on the color selected for the translucent portion 34 .
- the simulated ember bed 30 preferably includes a plurality of translucent parts 36 disposed so that the translucent parts 36 resemble burning embers when light from the light source 14 passes through them.
- certain translucent parts 36 are shown in FIGS. 1 and 5.
- any suitable shades of the colors yellow, red, and orange, and any suitable mixtures of any of such colors may be used in the translucent portion 34 or the translucent parts 36 , or the static reflective surface 28 .
- the term reddish refers to any suitable combination of colors used in the simulated fuel bed to simulate burning embers.
- the translucent portion 34 and the translucent parts 36 are reddish in color.
- the translucent portion 34 or the translucent parts 36 can include other colors.
- the coloring of the translucent portion 34 can be any color suitable for achieving the desired coloring of light from the light source 14 reflected from the static reflective surface 28 onto the simulated fuel bed 12 .
- those parts of the simulated ember bed 30 which are directly viewable are, as was described, shaped and colored to resemble the base of a wood or coal fire.
- the screen 16 also includes a back member 38 , disposed behind the partially reflective front surface 18 , as described in Canadian Patent No. 2,310,367, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the back member 38 is for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source 14 through the partially reflective front surface 18 .
- the preferred embodiment of the flame simulating assembly also includes a flicker element 40 positioned in a path of light transmitted from the light source to the back member 38 , for causing the light to flicker.
- the flicker element 40 comprises a plurality of strips 42 of substantially reflective material disposed around an axis 44 and extending radially outwardly from the axis 44 .
- the flicker element 40 is rotated about the axis 44 by an electric motor 46 .
- the reflective strips 42 intermittently reflect light from the light source 14 , so that the flicker element 40 causes the light from the light source 14 which is reflected by the flicker element 40 to flicker.
- the preferred embodiment also includes a flame effect element 48 .
- the flame effect element 48 is preferably made of sheet metal or any other suitable material.
- the flame effect element 48 is positioned in a path of flickering light from the light source 14 which has been reflected by the flicker element 40 , to configure the flickering light.
- a flame pattern is cut into sheet metal to provide an opening 50 which configures the flickering light into an image of flames.
- an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface 18 .
- the flame simulating assembly 10 also includes a transparent front panel 52 , which can be removed to permit access to other parts of the flame simulating assembly 10 .
- the simulated logs 32 include a plurality of partially reflective parts, the partially reflective parts comprising a plurality of ember decals 54 , as can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 8.
- the ember decals 54 are positioned on a plurality of generally downwardly directed portions 56 of the simulated logs 32 .
- the ember decals 54 are as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,162,047, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Light from the light source 14 is reflected onto the ember decals 54 from the static reflective surface 28 , and the ember decals 54 are positioned on the downwardly directed portions 56 accordingly.
- the ember decals 54 are for reflecting light from the light source 14 which is reflected onto the ember decals 54 from the static reflective surface 28 , to simulate burning embers. When the ember decals 54 reflect light, the ember decals 54 cause a glow to emanate from the downwardly directed portions 56 , simulating burning embers, and thereby contributing to the overall effect of the flame simulating assembly 10 on the viewer.
- color is used to enhance the simulation of burning embers.
- the ember decals 54 are reddish in color. Because the color of the light which is reflected onto the ember decals 54 from the static reflective surface 28 affects the color of the light which glows from the ember decals 54 on the downwardly directed portions 56 , the color of the translucent portion 34 , and any coloring included in the static reflective surface 28 , is to be considered when determining the color of the ember decals 54 .
- the light source 14 comprises a plurality of electric light bulbs, operatively connected to a source of electricity.
- the light source 14 could be, for example, a natural gas flame (not shown).
- light from the light source 14 is transmitted through the translucent portion 34 to the static reflective surface 28 , and reflected onto the simulated fuel bed 12 by the static reflective surface 28 .
- light from the light source 14 which has been so reflected is also reflected onto the ember decals 54 , and the light is reflected from the ember decals 54 to simulate burning embers disposed on the downwardly directed portions 56 .
- the translucent portion 34 and the ember decals 54 are reddish in color, so that a reddish glow emanates from the ember decals 54 when light from the light source 14 is reflected onto the ember decals 54 by the static reflective surface 28 .
- the result is an improved simulation of burning embers due to the positioning of the static reflector 22 outside the simulated ember bed 30 reflecting light from the light source 14 onto the ember decals 54 .
- Light from the light source 14 also passes through the translucent parts 36 , which also resemble glowing embers. At the same time, light from the light source 14 is caused to be a flickering light by the intermittent reflection of the light by the strips 42 in the flicker element 40 .
- the flickering light is also configured by the flame effect element 48 so that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface 18 .
- the flame simulating assembly 10 additionally includes a heater 58 providing heated air, and a blower 60 for blowing the heated air into the premises in which the flame simulating assembly 10 is disposed.
- the heater 58 can comprise a plurality of heating elements 62 .
- FIGS. 8, 8A, and 9 Additional embodiments of the invention are shown in FIGS. 8, 8A, and 9 .
- elements are numbered so as to correspond to like elements shown in FIGS. 1 through 7.
- the simulated ember bed 130 includes a plurality of apertures 164 , only one of which is shown in FIG. 8, the apertures 164 being positioned in a path of light from the light source 14 to the static reflective surface 28 .
- the static reflective surface 28 is positioned for reflecting light from the light source 14 onto the simulated fuel bed 12 .
- light from the light source 14 is reflected onto a plurality of ember decals 54 from a static reflective surface 28 .
- the ember decals 54 are reddish in color, so that they simulate burning embers when light from the light source 14 is reflected onto the ember decals 54 from the static reflective surface 28 .
- FIG. 8A another embodiment is shown in which screen 216 has a front surface 218 for transmitting light from the light source 14 so that an image of flames appears through the screen 216 .
- the front surface 218 is non-reflective.
- the screen 216 also includes a back member 238 , disposed behind the front surface 218 .
- the back member 238 is for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source 14 through the front surface 218 . In use, light from the light source 14 is transmitted through the translucent portion 34 to the static reflective surface 28 , and reflected onto the simulated fuel bed 12 by the static reflective surface 28 .
- the additional embodiment shown in FIG. 9 includes a support member 320 for supporting the simulated logs 32 .
- This embodiment does not include elements corresponding to a screen 16 , a flame effect element 48 , or a flicker element 40 .
- light from the light source 14 is transmitted through the translucent portion 34 to the static reflective surface 28 , and reflected onto the simulated fuel bed 12 by the static reflective surface 28 .
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A flame simulating assembly is provided having a simulated fulel bed, a light source, and a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of the simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface so that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface. The flame simulating assembly also includes a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner surface disposed opposite an outer surface. The inner surface is disposed adjacent to the simulated fuel bed and has a static reflective surface thereon. The static reflective surface is positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed to simulate burning embers.
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- This is a continuation-in-part of Application No. 09/649,043, filed on Aug. 29, 2000.
- The invention relates to flame simulating assemblies for use in electric or gas fireplaces and, in particular, to a static reflector.
- In general, known flame simulating devices have been primarily directed to simulating flames arising from simulated burning fuel. The known devices may include a simulation of a burning ember bed forming part of the simulated burning fuel, or positioned below the simulated burning fuel. Typically, the simulated burning fuel and the simulated ember bed are intended to resemble burning logs or burning coal. Where, as is usually the case, the simulated ember bed is positioned at the front of the flame simulating assembly, the simulation of a burning ember bed can contribute significantly to the overall effect achieved by the flame simulating assembly.
- Positioning a static reflector inside the simulated ember bed is known. Such positioning of a static reflector is disclosed in U.K. Patent No. 414,280 (Davis et al.), U.K. Patent No. 1,186,655 (Reed et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 1,992,540 (Newton), U.S. Pat. No. 3,699,697 (Painton), U.S. Pat. No. 3,978,598 (Rose et al.), and U.S. Pat. No.4,890,600 (Meyers). In each of these patents, however, a static reflector is positioned inside a structure which forms all or a portion of a simulated pile of burning fuel.
- There is a continuing need for a flame simulating assembly that more realistically simulates burning logs or coal, and burning embers of burning logs or coal.
- In one of its aspects, the invention provides a flame simulating assembly having a simulated fuel bed, a light source, and a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of the simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface so that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface. The flame simulating assembly also has a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed. The static reflector has an inner side disposed opposite an outer side. The inner side is disposed adjacent to the simulated fuel bed and has a static reflective surface thereon. The static reflective surface is positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
- In another of its aspects, the invention provides a flame simulating assembly having a simulated fuel bed and a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed. The simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed, which has at least one translucent portion. The flame simulating assembly also includes a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed, the static reflector having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side. The inner side is disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and has a static reflective surface thereon. The at least one translucent portion is positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, and the static reflective surface is positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
- In yet another of its aspects, the invention provides a flame simulating assembly having a simulated fuel bed and a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed. The simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed, which has at least one aperture. The flame simulating assembly also has a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed, the static reflector having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side. The inner side is disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and has a static reflective surface thereon. The at least one aperture is positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, and the static reflective surface is positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
- The invention will be better understood with reference to the drawings, in which:
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the front of a flame simulating assembly incorporating a preferred embodiment of the invention, including a static reflector and a screen;
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a section along line A-A of FIG. 2, drawn at a larger scale than FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is an isometric partly sectional view of the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1, drawn at a larger scale than FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the front of the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1, with the screen removed;
- FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the back of the static reflector of FIG. 1, drawn at a larger scale than FIG. 1;
- FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the front of the static reflector of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is a sectional side view, similar to FIG. 3, of another embodiment of a flame simulating assembly according to the invention;
- FIG. 8A is a sectional side view, similar to FIG. 3, of another embodiment of a flame simulating assembly according to the invention; and
- FIG. 9 is a sectional side view, similar to FIG. 3, of another embodiment of a flame simulating assembly according to the invention.
- Reference is first made to FIGS. 1 and 3 to describe a preferred embodiment of a flame simulating assembly indicated generally by the
numeral 10 and made in accordance with the invention. Theflame simulating assembly 10 includes ahousing 11, a simulatedfuel bed 12, alight source 14, and ascreen 16, and is connected to an electrical power source (not shown). The simulatedfuel bed 12, thelight source 14, and the screen are positioned within and fastened to thehousing 11. The function and structure of thescreen 16 are as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,642,580, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Thescreen 16 has a partiallyreflective front surface 18 for reflecting an image of the simulatedfuel bed 12 and for transmitting light from thelight source 14 through the partiallyreflective front surface 18 so that an image of flames appears through thescreen 16, as will be described in more detail. As can be seen in FIG. 3, astatic reflector 22 is disposed in front of the simulatedfuel bed 12 and has aninner side 24 disposed opposite anouter side 26. Although other arrangements could be employed, as shown in FIG. 7, thestatic reflector 22 has amounting flange 27 through which fasteners (not shown) are placed, to position thestatic reflector 22 in thehousing 11. - The shape of a preferred embodiment of the
static reflector 22 can best be seen in FIGS. 6 and 7. Theinner side 24 is disposed adjacent to the simulatedfuel bed 12 and has a staticreflective surface 28 thereon. The staticreflective surface 28 is positioned for reflecting light from thelight source 14 onto the simulatedfuel bed 12. While other arrangements could be employed, thestatic reflector 22 is formed of a single piece of sheet metal of suitable thickness, shaped and cut accordingly. In a preferred embodiment, the shape of thestatic reflector 22 generally is such that, when thestatic reflector 22 is installed in thehousing 11, the mountingflange 27 is substantially horizontal, and the staticreflective surface 28 is positioned for reflecting light from thelight source 14 onto thesimulated fuel bed 12. As will be described further, because thestatic reflector 22 is disposed outside thesimulated fuel bed 12, the positioning of the staticreflective surface 28 is determined relative to thesimulated fuel bed 12. Preferably, the staticreflective surface 28 is finished so that it is substantially reflective. Various arrangements can be employed to achieve the desired reflectivity. In a preferred embodiment, the staticreflective surface 28 is created by placing the adhesive side of a decal comprising an elongate strip of silvered mylar or other suitable plastic material on the appropriate part of theinner side 24. Alternatively, the staticreflective surface 28 can comprise stainless steel fastened to theinner side 24, finished to enhance reflectivity, or a mirror. The staticreflective surface 28 preferably extends substantially along the length of thestatic reflector 22, along a lower region of theinner side 24, disposed transversely to the mountingflange 27. Preferably, theouter side 26 of thestatic reflector 22 has a non-reflective finish, so as to resemble a grate which may be used in an actual fireplace in which wood or coal is burned. Thestatic reflector 22 also preferably includes a plurality ofprongs 29, as can best be seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, disposed substantially parallel to each other, extending generally upwardly, and disposed substantially along the length of thestatic reflector 22. Theprongs 29 resemble prongs which typically would be found on a grate used in an actual fireplace. - In a preferred embodiment, the
simulated fuel bed 12 includes asimulated ember bed 30 and a simulated fuel element, comprising a plurality of simulated logs indicated generally by the numeral 32 as shown in FIGS. 1-5 and 8. It can be seen in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 8 that thesimulated logs 32 are disposed above thesimulated ember bed 30. Although thesimulated logs 32 resemble logs of wood, the simulated fuel element can, alternatively, resemble a plurality of lumps of coal (not shown). - As described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,642,580, the
simulated ember bed 30 preferably is a plastic shell which is vacuum formed and colored in accordance with the simulated fuel element. For example, if the simulated fuel element is a plurality ofsimulated logs 32, as shown in FIGS. 1-5 and 8, then thesimulated ember bed 30 is accordingly shaped and colored to resemble burning logs and burning embers thereon forming a base of a fire in which the burning fuel is logs of wood. Alternatively, if the simulated fuel element were simulated lumps of coal, then thesimulated ember bed 30 would be accordingly shaped and colored to resemble a plurality of burning lumps of coal and burning embers thereon, forming the base of a coal fire. - As can be seen in FIGS. 3, 4 and8, the
static reflector 22 is positioned outside thesimulated fuel bed 30. Also, thelight source 14 is positioned below the simulated fuel bed. In a preferred embodiment, and as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, thesimulated ember bed 30 includes atranslucent portion 34 positioned in a path of light from thelight source 14 to the staticreflective surface 28. Light from thelight source 14 is permitted to pass through thetranslucent portion 34 to the staticreflective surface 28. - The coloring of the
translucent portion 34 can be orange or any other suitable color. As will be described further, the effect which is sought when light is reflected from the staticreflective surface 28 onto thesimulated fuel bed 12 has an impact on the color selected for thetranslucent portion 34. Also, in addition to thetranslucent portion 34, thesimulated ember bed 30 preferably includes a plurality oftranslucent parts 36 disposed so that thetranslucent parts 36 resemble burning embers when light from thelight source 14 passes through them. By way of example, certaintranslucent parts 36 are shown in FIGS. 1 and 5. - Depending on the burning fuel which the
simulated fuel bed 12 is intended to resemble, any suitable shades of the colors yellow, red, and orange, and any suitable mixtures of any of such colors, may be used in thetranslucent portion 34 or thetranslucent parts 36, or the staticreflective surface 28. The term reddish, as used herein, refers to any suitable combination of colors used in the simulated fuel bed to simulate burning embers. As will be described further, preferably, thetranslucent portion 34 and thetranslucent parts 36 are reddish in color. Thetranslucent portion 34 or thetranslucent parts 36 can include other colors. - Due to the positioning of the
static reflector 22 relative to thetranslucent portion 34, an observer's view of thetranslucent portion 34 is generally obscured by thestatic reflector 22. Because of this, the coloring of thetranslucent portion 34 can be any color suitable for achieving the desired coloring of light from thelight source 14 reflected from the staticreflective surface 28 onto thesimulated fuel bed 12. In comparison, those parts of thesimulated ember bed 30 which are directly viewable are, as was described, shaped and colored to resemble the base of a wood or coal fire. - In a preferred embodiment, the
screen 16 also includes aback member 38, disposed behind the partially reflectivefront surface 18, as described in Canadian Patent No. 2,310,367, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Theback member 38 is for diffusing and transmitting light from thelight source 14 through the partially reflectivefront surface 18. - The preferred embodiment of the flame simulating assembly also includes a
flicker element 40 positioned in a path of light transmitted from the light source to theback member 38, for causing the light to flicker. Preferably, and as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,642,580, theflicker element 40 comprises a plurality ofstrips 42 of substantially reflective material disposed around anaxis 44 and extending radially outwardly from theaxis 44. When the flame simulating assembly is operating, theflicker element 40 is rotated about theaxis 44 by anelectric motor 46. As theflicker element 40 is rotated about itsaxis 44 by theelectric motor 46, thereflective strips 42 intermittently reflect light from thelight source 14, so that theflicker element 40 causes the light from thelight source 14 which is reflected by theflicker element 40 to flicker. - The preferred embodiment also includes a
flame effect element 48. As described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,047,489, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, theflame effect element 48 is preferably made of sheet metal or any other suitable material. In theflame simulating assembly 10, theflame effect element 48 is positioned in a path of flickering light from thelight source 14 which has been reflected by theflicker element 40, to configure the flickering light. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, a flame pattern is cut into sheet metal to provide anopening 50 which configures the flickering light into an image of flames. As a result, an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflectivefront surface 18. - Preferably, the
flame simulating assembly 10 also includes a transparentfront panel 52, which can be removed to permit access to other parts of theflame simulating assembly 10. - In a preferred embodiment, the
simulated logs 32 include a plurality of partially reflective parts, the partially reflective parts comprising a plurality ofember decals 54, as can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 8. Preferably, theember decals 54 are positioned on a plurality of generally downwardly directedportions 56 of thesimulated logs 32. Theember decals 54 are as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,162,047, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Light from thelight source 14 is reflected onto theember decals 54 from the staticreflective surface 28, and theember decals 54 are positioned on the downwardly directedportions 56 accordingly. Theember decals 54 are for reflecting light from thelight source 14 which is reflected onto theember decals 54 from the staticreflective surface 28, to simulate burning embers. When theember decals 54 reflect light, theember decals 54 cause a glow to emanate from the downwardly directedportions 56, simulating burning embers, and thereby contributing to the overall effect of theflame simulating assembly 10 on the viewer. - As noted above, in a preferred embodiment, color is used to enhance the simulation of burning embers. Preferably, the
ember decals 54 are reddish in color. Because the color of the light which is reflected onto theember decals 54 from the staticreflective surface 28 affects the color of the light which glows from theember decals 54 on the downwardly directedportions 56, the color of thetranslucent portion 34, and any coloring included in the staticreflective surface 28, is to be considered when determining the color of theember decals 54. - While other arrangements could be employed, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the
light source 14 comprises a plurality of electric light bulbs, operatively connected to a source of electricity. Alternatively, thelight source 14 could be, for example, a natural gas flame (not shown). - In use, light from the
light source 14 is transmitted through thetranslucent portion 34 to the staticreflective surface 28, and reflected onto thesimulated fuel bed 12 by the staticreflective surface 28. In particular, light from thelight source 14 which has been so reflected is also reflected onto theember decals 54, and the light is reflected from theember decals 54 to simulate burning embers disposed on the downwardly directedportions 56. Preferably, thetranslucent portion 34 and theember decals 54 are reddish in color, so that a reddish glow emanates from theember decals 54 when light from thelight source 14 is reflected onto theember decals 54 by the staticreflective surface 28. The result is an improved simulation of burning embers due to the positioning of thestatic reflector 22 outside thesimulated ember bed 30 reflecting light from thelight source 14 onto theember decals 54. - Light from the
light source 14 also passes through thetranslucent parts 36, which also resemble glowing embers. At the same time, light from thelight source 14 is caused to be a flickering light by the intermittent reflection of the light by thestrips 42 in theflicker element 40. The flickering light is also configured by theflame effect element 48 so that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflectivefront surface 18. - Preferably, the
flame simulating assembly 10 additionally includes aheater 58 providing heated air, and ablower 60 for blowing the heated air into the premises in which theflame simulating assembly 10 is disposed. As can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 8, theheater 58 can comprise a plurality ofheating elements 62. - Additional embodiments of the invention are shown in FIGS. 8, 8A, and9. In FIGS. 8, 8A, and 9, elements are numbered so as to correspond to like elements shown in FIGS. 1 through 7.
- In another embodiment, shown in FIG. 8, the simulated ember bed130 includes a plurality of apertures 164, only one of which is shown in FIG. 8, the apertures 164 being positioned in a path of light from the
light source 14 to the staticreflective surface 28. The staticreflective surface 28 is positioned for reflecting light from thelight source 14 onto thesimulated fuel bed 12. In use, light from thelight source 14 is reflected onto a plurality ofember decals 54 from a staticreflective surface 28. Theember decals 54 are reddish in color, so that they simulate burning embers when light from thelight source 14 is reflected onto theember decals 54 from the staticreflective surface 28. - In FIG. 8A, another embodiment is shown in which screen216 has a
front surface 218 for transmitting light from thelight source 14 so that an image of flames appears through thescreen 216. Unlike the partiallyreflective screen 18 included in the preferred embodiment, thefront surface 218 is non-reflective. Thescreen 216 also includes aback member 238, disposed behind thefront surface 218. Theback member 238 is for diffusing and transmitting light from thelight source 14 through thefront surface 218. In use, light from thelight source 14 is transmitted through thetranslucent portion 34 to the staticreflective surface 28, and reflected onto thesimulated fuel bed 12 by the staticreflective surface 28. - The additional embodiment shown in FIG. 9 includes a
support member 320 for supporting thesimulated logs 32. This embodiment does not include elements corresponding to ascreen 16, aflame effect element 48, or aflicker element 40. In use, light from thelight source 14 is transmitted through thetranslucent portion 34 to the staticreflective surface 28, and reflected onto thesimulated fuel bed 12 by the staticreflective surface 28. - It will be evident to those skilled in the art that the invention can take many forms and that such forms are within the scope of the invention as claimed.
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1. A flame simulating assembly having:
(a) a simulated fuel bed;
(b) a light source;
(c) a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of the simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface such that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface; and
(d) a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side, the inner side being disposed adjacent to the simulated fuel bed and having a static reflective surface thereon, the static reflective surface being positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
2. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 1 in which the screen has a back member disposed behind the partially reflective front surface for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface.
3. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed and at least one simulated fuel element, said at least one simulated fuel element being positioned over the simulated ember bed, and said at least one simulated fuel element having at least one downwardly directed portion, the static reflective surface being positioned relative to said at least one downwardly directed portion for reflecting light from the light source onto said at least one downwardly directed portion.
4. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein the simulated ember bed is at least partially translucent.
5. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element additionally includes at least one partially reflective part positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
6. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 5 wherein said at least one partially reflective part includes at least one ember decal, said at least one ember decal being positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
7. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 5 wherein said at least one partially reflective part is reddish in color, such that said at least one partially reflective part simulates burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
8. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said at least one ember decal is reddish in color, such that said at least one ember decal simulates burning embers disposed on said downwardly directed portion.
9. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one log of wood.
10. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one piece of coal.
11. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the outer side of the static reflector has a non-reflective finish.
12. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the static reflector includes a plurality of prongs disposed substantially parallel to each other and extending upwardly and disposed substantially along the static reflector.
13. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the flame simulating assembly additionally includes a heater for providing heated air and a blower for blowing the heated air into premises in which the flame simulating assembly is disposed.
14. A flame simulating assembly having:
(a) a simulated fuel bed;
(b) a light source;
(c) a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of the simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from the light source, the screen having a diffusing back member disposed behind the partially reflective front surface for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface;
(d) a flicker element positioned in a path of light from the light source to the diffusing back member, for causing the light to be flickering light, whereby an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface; and
(e) a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side, the inner side being disposed adjacent to the simulated fuel bed and having a static reflective surface thereon, the static reflective surface being positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
15. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 14 wherein the simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed and at least one simulated fuel element, said at least one simulated fuel element being positioned over the simulated ember bed, and said at least one simulated fuel element having at least one downwardly directed portion, the static reflective surface being positioned relative to said at least one downwardly directed portion for reflecting light from the light source onto said at least one downwardly directed portion.
16. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 15 wherein the simulated ember bed is at least partially translucent.
17. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 15 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element additionally includes at least one partially reflective part positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
18. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 17 wherein said at least one partially reflective part includes at least one ember decal, said at least one ember decal being positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
19. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 17 wherein said at least one partially reflective part is reddish in color, such that said at least one partially reflective part simulates burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
20. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 18 wherein said at least one ember decal is reddish in color, such that said at least one ember decal simulates burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
21. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 15 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one log of wood.
22. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 15 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one piece of coal.
23. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 14 wherein the outer side of the static reflector has a non-reflective finish.
24. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 14 wherein the static reflector includes a plurality of prongs disposed substantially parallel to each other, extending upwardly, and disposed substantially along the static reflector.
25. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 14 wherein the flame simulating assembly additionally comprises a heater for providing heated air and a blower for blowing the heated air into premises in which the flame simulating assembly is disposed.
26. A flame simulating assembly having:
(a) a simulated fuel bed;
(b) a light source;
(c) a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of the simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from the light source, the screen having a diffusing back member disposed behind the partially reflective front surface for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface;
(d) a flicker element positioned in a path of light from the light source to the diffusing back member, for causing the light to be a flickering light;
(e) a flame effect element positioned in a path of flickering light, to configure the flickering light, whereby an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface; and
(f) a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side, the inner side being disposed adjacent to the simulated fuel bed and having a static reflective surface thereon, the static reflective surface being positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
27. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 26 wherein the simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed and at least one simulated fuel element, said at least one simulated fuel element being positioned over the simulated ember bed, and said at least one simulated fuel element having at lease one downwardly directed portion, the static reflective surface being positioned relative to said at least one downwardly directed portion for reflecting light from the light source onto said at least one downwardly directed portion.
28. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 27 wherein the simulated ember bed is at least partially translucent.
29. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 27 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element additionally includes at least one partially reflective part positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
30. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 29 wherein said at least one partially reflective part includes at least one ember decal, said at least one ember decal being positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, to simulate burning embers.
31. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 29 wherein said at least one partially reflective part is reddish in color, such that said at least one partially reflective part simulates burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
32. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 30 wherein said at least one ember decal is reddish in color, such that said at least one ember decal simulates burning embers disposed on the said at least one downwardly directed portion.
33. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 27 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one log of wood.
34. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 27 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one piece of coal.
35. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 26 wherein the outer side of the static reflector has a non-reflective finish.
36. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 26 wherein the static reflector includes a plurality of prongs disposed substantially parallel to each other, extending upwardly, and disposed substantially along the static reflector.
37. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 26 wherein the flame simulating assembly additionally includes a heater for providing heated air and a blower for blowing the heated air into premises in which the flame simulating assembly is disposed.
38. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 26 wherein the light source is disposed below the simulated fuel bed, and the flicker element is disposed behind the diffusing back member.
39. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 26 wherein the flame effect element is disposed between the flicker element and the diffusing back member.
40. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 38 wherein the flame effect element is disposed between the flicker element and the diffusing back member.
41. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 26 wherein the light source comprises a plurality of electric light bulbs.
42. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 27 wherein the simulated ember bed has at least one aperture positioned therein for permitting light from the light source to be transmitted through said at least one aperture onto the static reflective surface.
43. A flame simulating assembly having:
(a) a simulated fuel bed, the simulated fuel bed having a simulated ember bed and at least one simulated fuel element, said at least one simulated fuel element being positioned over the simulated ember bed, the simulated ember bed including at least one translucent portion;
(b) a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed;
(c) a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of said simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from said light source through the partially reflective front surface such that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface; and
(d) a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side, the inner side being disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and having a static reflective surface thereon, said at least one translucent portion being positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, the static reflective surface being positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
44. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 43 wherein the simulated ember bed includes a plurality of translucent parts, each translucent part being disposed in a path of light from the light source, to simulate burning embers.
45. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 44 wherein the translucent parts are reddish in color.
46. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 43 wherein said at least one translucent portion is reddish in color.
47. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 46 wherein the screen additionally includes a back member disposed behind the partially reflective front surface for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface.
48. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 47 additionally including a flicker element positioned behind the diffusing back member and in a path of light from the light source to the diffusing back member, for causing the light to be a flickering light, whereby an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface.
49. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 48 additionally including a flame effect element positioned between the flicker element and the diffusing back member and in a path of flickering light, to configure the flickering light, whereby an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface.
50. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 49 wherein the light source comprises a plurality of electric light bulbs.
51. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 49 wherein the light source comprises at least one natural gas flame.
52. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 50 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element includes at least one downwardly directed portion having at least one partially reflective part thereon, the partially reflective part being positioned in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
53. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 52 wherein said at least one partially reflective part includes at least one ember decal, said at least one ember decal being positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
54. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 52 wherein said at least one partially reflective part is reddish in color, such that said at least one partially reflective part simulated burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
55. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 53 wherein said at least one ember decal is reddish in color, such that said at least one ember decal simulates burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
56. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 43 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one log of wood.
57. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 43 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one lump of coal.
58. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 43 wherein the outer side of the static reflector has a non-reflective finish.
59. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 43 wherein the static reflector includes a plurality of prongs disposed substantially parallel to each other and extending upwardly and disposed substantially along the static reflector.
60. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 43 wherein the flame simulating assembly additionally includes a heater for providing heated air and a blower for blowing the heated air into premises in which the flame simulating assembly is disposed.
61. A flame simulating assembly having:
(a) a simulated fuel bed, the simulated fuel bed having a simulated ember bed and at least one simulated fuel element, said at least one simulated fuel element being positioned over the simulated ember bed, the simulated ember bed including at least one aperture;
(b) a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed;
(c) a screen having a partially reflective front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for reflecting an image of said simulated fuel bed and for transmitting light from said light source through the partially reflective front surface such that an image of flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface; and
(d) a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side, the inner side being disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and having a static reflective surface thereon, said at least one aperture being positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, the static reflective surface being positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
62. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 61 wherein the simulated ember bed includes a plurality of translucent parts, each translucent part being disposed in a path of light from the light source, to simulate burning embers.
63. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 62 wherein the translucent parts are reddish in color.
64. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 61 wherein the screen additionally includes a back member disposed behind the partially reflective front surface for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source through the partially reflective front surface.
65. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 64 additionally including a flicker element positioned behind the diffusing back member and in a path of light from the light source to the diffusing back member, for causing the light to be a flickering light, whereby an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface.
66. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 65 additionally including a flame effect element positioned between the flicker element and the diffusing back member and in a path of flickering light, to configure the flickering light, whereby an image of flickering flames is transmitted through the partially reflective front surface.
67. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 66 wherein the light source comprises a plurality of electric light bulbs.
68. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 66 wherein the light source comprises at least one natural gas flame.
69. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 67 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element includes at lease one downwardly directed portion having at least one partially reflective part thereon, the partially reflective part being positioned in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
70. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 69 wherein said at least one partially reflective part includes at least one ember decal, said at least one ember decal being positioned on said at least one downwardly directed portion in a path of light from the light source reflected from the static reflective surface, for reflecting light to simulate burning embers.
71. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 69 wherein said at least one partially reflective part is reddish in color, such that said at least one partially reflective part simulated burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
72. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 70 wherein said at least one ember decal is reddish in color, such that said at least one ember decal simulates burning embers disposed on said at least one downwardly directed portion.
73. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 61 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one log of wood.
74. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 61 wherein said at least one simulated fuel element resembles at least one lump of coal.
75. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 61 wherein the outer si de of the static reflector has a non-reflective finish.
76. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 61 wherein the static reflector includes a plurality of prongs disposed substantially parallel to each other and extending upwardly and disposed substantially along the static reflector.
77. A flame simulating assembly as defined in claim 61 wherein the flame simulating assembly additionally includes a heater for providing heated air and a blower for blowing the heated air into premises in which the flame simulating assembly is disposed.
78. A flame simulating assembly having:
(a) a simulated fuel bed, the simulated fuel bed having a simulated ember bed and at least one simulated fuel element, said at least one simulated fuel element being positioned over the simulated ember bed, the simulated ember bed including at least one translucent portion;
(b) a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed;
(c) a screen having a front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for transmitting light from the light source, the screen having a diffusing back member disposed behind the front surface for diffusing and transmitting light from the light source through the front surface such that an image of flames is transmitted through the front surface; and
(d) a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side, the inner side being disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and having a static reflective surface thereon, said at least one translucent portion being positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, the static reflective surface being positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
79. A flame simulating assembly having:
(a) a simulated fuel bed, the simulated fuel bed having a simulated ember bed and at least one simulated fuel element, said at least one simulated fuel element being positioned over the simulated ember bed, the simulated ember bed including at least one translucent portion;
(b) a light source disposed below the simulated fuel bed; and (c) a static reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and having an inner side disposed opposite an outer side, the inner side being disposed adjacent to the simulated ember bed and having a static reflective surface thereon, said at least one translucent portion being positioned in a path of light from the light source to the static reflective surface, the static reflective surface being positioned for reflecting light from the light source onto the simulated fuel bed.
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